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Benzene (C6H6), simplest organic, aromatic hydrocarbon and parent compound of numerous important aromatic compounds. Benzene is a colourless liquid with a characteristic odour and is primarily used in the production of polystyrene. It is highly toxic and is a known carcinogen; exposure to it may cause leukemia. As a result, there are strict controls on benzene emissions.

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Ethyl-benzene is a compound which has a formula C6H5CH2CH3. It is an organic compound which is known to be highly flammable.

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Benzene is a compound.

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